As a result of participating in a quality music program, it is reasonable to expect that by the end of GRADE THREE, a student will demonstrate an understanding of the following:
Melody: Aurally and visually recognize and perform melodic contour. Aurally recognize major/minor
Harmony: Perform 2-part rounds, partner songs and ostinatos
Form: Aurally and visually identify same/different phrases and patterns; call and response; recognize and perform AB, ABA, verse/refrain, rondo
Tone Color: Aurally identify and perform on classroom instruments; use three vocal tone colors (speak, sing, whisper.) Aurally identify three orchestral instrument families
Rhythm: Aurally identify tempo, duple/triple meter. Perform steady beat/strong beat. Read and perform rhythm patterns of increasing difficulty
Expression: Aurally identify and visually recognize symbols and perform soft/loud, getting softer/louder, staccato/legato
As a result of participating in a quality music program, it is reasonable to expect that by the end of GRADE THREE, a student will demonstrate an understanding of the following: